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90 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there have been multiple proposals and categories; noted one of the proposals listed wireless hotspots at $50,000; inquired whether the matter is a stand-alone item. The Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the project is one of the lower hanging fruit; however, it will be impactful. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the hotspots are important; requested clarification about $18,700 for the service wireless lending hotspot. The Assistant City Manager stated the program would be delivered by the Library; the City would have 30 hotspot devices; a household can be powered by one hotspot device at no cost; the process is similar to checking out a book; the program will fund the service. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about the locations of the wireless hotspots. The Assistant City Manager stated the projects are part of the Library program; the broadband system would allow the City to create a network across the City and create a hard-wired internet system allowing an increase to internet speeds across the community; wireless hotspots can be adapted to the broadband system; there is a lending program through the Library, both hardwired and wireless infrastructure comes with the overall broadband program; all items are tied to the Smart City project whether through a lending system or physical improvements and infrastructure; the project is part of a broader effort to improve connectivity across the community. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the broadband item is listed under the $6 million Master Plan. The Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the broadband Smart City program includes a fiber network across the City and WiFi within the business districts; the system will be both in and above ground to improve connectivity across the community. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the $50,000 and the $18,700 could be used without the broadband Smart City program, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for consideration of the $68,700 to help people with internet access; stated that her preference is for the $6 million Smart City Master Plan. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Councilmember Herrera Spencer's recommendation; noted there are two tranches in order to help prioritize immediate Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 18 |